A student today told of his terror at being ambushed and robbed by knife-wielding thugs yards from his home.
James Alan was returning when he was shoved against a wall and threatened.
The 25-year-old, who studies HR management at the University of West London, said he was “frozen in fear” during the attack in Cricklewood.
He said: “I was walking home when I saw three guys wearing hoodies in front of me, they looked very intimidating so I looked down and continued walking.”
But, they approached from behind. “One pushed me against the wall, another held on to my left arm, and one got out this large knife with a red handle and pointed it at my stomach.
“They were shouting at me and verbally abusive, asking me where I am going and demanding my wallet and mobile phone.
"When I saw the knife, I emotionally and psychologically passed out.”
Mr Alan said his wallet and iPhone were taken.
There have been no arrests after the robbery, which happened at 7.30pm last Thursday.
